Aesthetic Clinic Client Lifetime Value: Why Growth Starts After the First Booking

The most profitable aesthetic clinics don’t grow by filling more first appointments. They grow by keeping clients coming back for years. Client Lifetime Value (CLV), the total a client spends with you over the whole relationship, is the number that matters most. Phorest aesthetic clinic software is built to increase it by connecting rebooking, memberships, … Continued

Aesthetic Clinic Startup Guide: What It Really Takes to Launch a Clinic in Australia

To launch an aesthetic clinic in Australia, you’ll need to: There’s never been a better time to launch an aesthetic clinic. Self-care has graduated from a trend to a lifestyle, and people are more willing than ever to invest in aesthetic treatments. Grand View Research valued the global med spa market at $24.4 billion in … Continued

AI Visibility 2026: Will ChatGPT Recommend Your Salon, Clinic, Medspa? 

TL;DR: AI tends to recommend premium salons, beauty clinics and medspas that are clearly positioned, consistent everywhere online and backed by proof (reviews, real content, third‑party mentions).  At the end of 2024, I was actively looking for an agency or freelancer to help with GEO, because I wanted to know how businesses become visible in … Continued

Celebrating a Decade of Inspiration: A Recap of The 10th Salon Owner’s Summit

This year marked a major milestone for Phorest: the 10th Salon Owners’ Summit, a full decade of connecting salon, spa, and clinic owners with insights and innovation. From the opening keynote to the closing remarks, the atmosphere was electric – filled with laughter, learning, and a sense of shared ambition. Attendees left buzzing with ideas, … Continued

Celebrating 10 Years of the Phorest Client Experience Awards

What started as a simple idea has become a global celebration. The Phorest Client Experience Awards recognises the salons, spas, and clinics that go above and beyond to deliver exceptional client care. And as we mark the 10th anniversary of the awards, we are looking back at the journey from the perspective of Shauna Grace, … Continued

Motivating Teams: Leading with Passion, Vulnerability, and Vision

As a salon and spa owner, I know that great results start with a motivated and inspired team. In today’s world, keeping a team engaged is more challenging than ever, but I’ve learned that when we cultivate a culture of fun, transparency, vulnerability, and open communication, anything is possible. At Soleil Salon & Spa, we’ve … Continued

5 Med Spa Metrics That Matter

Tracking KPIs in the medi-aesthetic industry can be daunting, especially when there are many different metrics to keep an eye on. With so much data at your fingertips, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about which numbers actually matter and which strategies will truly have an impact. In this practical guide, we’ll cover 5 key metrics … Continued

Digital Loyalty & Referrals: What’s New at Phorest

Loyal clients and word-of-mouth referrals are the backbone of any thriving salon, spa, or clinic. They keep your chairs full and your business growing. But in today’s digital world, traditional methods need an upgrade. That’s why Phorest is introducing our updated Digital Loyalty programme and a brand new Referrals feature. Together, these tools make it … Continued

The Salon Owner’s Guide to Retail Sales

In research conducted by Phorest, it was revealed that 74% of salon clients said they would be interested, or very interested, in purchasing retail products from the salon they visit most frequently. Amazing, right? Despite this, the research further unveiled that only 21% of clients do actually purchase hair and beauty products from salons. Why … Continued